An investigation is underway after a bus driver was threatened with a firearm at Ashcroft today. About 9.15am on Saturday April 14 a man entered a bus on Elizabeth Drive armed with a firearm. Police have been told the man threatened the driver before fleeing. It’s not known whether the firearm was real or a replica. No one was injured. Police from Liverpool Police conducted a large search of the area. However, they were unable to locate the man. Inquiries are continuing and anyone with information is urged to come forward.